What happened to the ball bearing clicking sound?

My bike is 2 1/2 yrs old,..I thought I was keeping up with the maintenance and stuff. I like to keep it clean and lubed. But when I watch some mtb'ing vids, I can hear the clicking sound as they go by without peddling, kwim? And thought,..wait,..I don't hear mine anymore. What happened?

What happened...

Originally Posted by dadstoy

My bike is 2 1/2 yrs old,..I thought I was keeping up with the maintenance and stuff. I like to keep it clean and lubed. But when I watch some mtb'ing vids, I can hear the clicking sound as they go by without peddling, kwim? And thought,..wait,..I don't hear mine anymore. What happened?

The pawls on your hub are worn in (or perhaps out). Depending on the number of miles you've ridden, it may be time to service your hub.

I have two bikes which have "silent" freehubs, if your bike used to make the sound and now doesn't it might be getting worn but it might be wearing in. Probably worth taking it to a shop as mentioned if you're concerned about it.

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